PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fleury's choice of entrance music: Drake - Pound Cake (featuring Jay Z). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Russo
vs
Fleury

225 cm
37
301 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

215 cm
34
281 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
GREEN!160

Hellbent
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeroy Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theoran Fleury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleury is just out of range.
Fleury steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Russo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russo.
Fleury throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses the jab.
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Fleury avoids the head kick by Russo.

Fleury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fleury lands in his opponent's guard.
Fleury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleury scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Russo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Russo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo working for a triangle but Fleury defends it easily.

Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleury distracts Russo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleury is one step ahead there.

Russo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleury is aware though and is defending well.
Fleury wants to stand but Russo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fleury tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Fleury is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleury wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo controls Fleury momentarily but Fleury frees himself.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleury manages to get himself to full guard.

Fleury lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Russo working for a triangle but Fleury defends it easily.
Russo is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.

Russo has his foot on Fleury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleury works his way back into a safe position though.

Russo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleury defends it easily.
Fleury lands a couple of elbows.
Fleury wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Fleury working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fleury postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Russo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fleury working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fleury distracts Russo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleury throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Fleury from controlling successfully.
Fleury landing some decent shots from guard.

Russo is looking for a triangle but Fleury pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleury passes Russo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theoran Fleury dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fleury wants a takedown.
Russo tries a body shot but Fleury blocks it.
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Fleury is looking to take this one to the mat.
Russo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fleury avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Fleury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fleury tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leeroy Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theoran Fleury.
Fleury with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleury can't get the takedown.
Fleury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Fleury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Russo's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leeroy Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Russo clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fleury avoids it.
Fleury struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fleury.
Fleury is looking for a takedown.
Fleury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleury.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleury tries to throw a body punch but Russo avoids it by throwing Fleury back against the cage.
Russo misses with an elbow over the top.
Fleury tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Fleury controls the action.

Fleury manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fleury looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleury trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleury is keeping the position for now.

Fleury has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo won't allow Fleury to sweep him here.
Fleury doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fleury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleury has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury dives in and grabs Russo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes down on Fleury's head and hops out.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleury now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russo throws a leg kick but Fleury checks it.
Fleury scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Fleury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Russo.

Fleury closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Russo did well to prevent Fleury getting side control.
Russo is looking to improve his position.

Fleury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Russo punching from the bottom.
Fleury trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control here.

Fleury seems to be looking for submissions.

Russo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo is not content to let Fleury control the position.

Fleury seems to be working for a kimura but Russo defends the submission attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fleury. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleury seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theoran Fleury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Russo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo blocks a head kick by Fleury.

Russo drives through and clinches with Fleury against the cage.
Fleury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russo is defending well.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
Russo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fleury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo throws a knee to the head but misses.

Fleury wants the takedown. Russo is fighting it off but Fleury persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Russo's guard against the cage.
Fleury is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Fleury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleury preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fleury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleury wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.

Fleury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Russo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeroy Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fleury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleury trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.

Fleury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleury lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleury lands a couple of elbows.
Fleury is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleury is in close to Russo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Fleury drops back looking for a leg! Russo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russo manages to kick Fleury off! Fleury jumps back into Russo's guard.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fleury working away.
Russo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fleury scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Russo to see if he's OK.

Fleury tries for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo wants to control but Fleury postures up.
Russo is not content to let Fleury control the position.

Fleury tries for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Theoran Fleury is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russo keeps working.
Russo seems a little lost for a moment, as Fleury dominates the positioning.
Fleury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russo keeps working.
Fleury blocks the strikes from Russo.
The referee asks Fleury politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fleury prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fleury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face as Fleury controls the position.
Russo is not content to let Fleury control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theoran Fleury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fleury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theoran Fleury!
After the big win, Theoran Fleury made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.